del
nounnounnounverbsymbolcommon in dialogue
- //dɛl//
The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.
noun
- 1
The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.
- 2
the symbol ∂, in the context of a partial differential
Etymology
From delta, the symbol being an inverted delta.
noun
- 1
obsoletea part, portion
Etymology
See deal
noun
- 1
Variant of delegateAbbreviation of delegate.
- 2
Variant of delegationAbbreviation of delegation.
Etymology
Shortening
verb
- 1
Variant of deleteAbbreviation of delete.
symbol
- 1
Variant of Latin delineavit as seen on published artworkAbbreviation of Latin delineavit as seen on published artwork, identifying the original artist. Commonly seen in books and articles on topics in natural history.
Etymology
Abbreviation of Latin dēlīneāvit (“he/she delineated”).
Forms
- plural
- dels
deity · Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a…deke · A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck…Deke · A male given name.
del · The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.
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